Mental health of Canadian children growing up in military families: The child perspective

  • Williams, A., Cramm, H., Khalid-Khan, S., Reddy, P., Groll, D., Rühland, L., & Hill, S. (2024). Mental health of Canadian children growing up in military families: The child perspective. Armed Forces & Society, 50(2), 362-382. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X221128837
  • This study examined the experiences of Canadian children from military families. 13 children (12 years old, on average), were interviewed about common military stressors (e.g., frequent relocation and parental absence) and how these experiences affected their mental health. Overall, children reported that the military lifestyle offered both opportunity and hardship. Parental absence, in particular, was challenging for all participants. This study’s qualitative findings were also compared to a recent scoping review on the mental health of military-connected children.

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